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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.47, 232.98 and 97.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.47, 232.98 and 97.55 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.47 : 232.98 = 97.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.47/232.98 = 97.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.47x = 232.98 × 97.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.47x = 22,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727.85/155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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